Oradell/New Milford, NJ

Roman Catholic Church Saint Joseph

PASTOR:

Msgr. David C. Hubba

PAROCHIAL VICARS:

Rev. Andrew Park Rev. Roy Regaspi

Deacon G. Montalvo

PASTOR EMERITUS:

Rev. George M. Reilly

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30 am,

12 noon

DAILY Weekdays 7:00 am

& 8:30 am

Saturday 8:30 am

HOLY DAYS as announced

Miraculous Medal Novena Monday, 7:00 pm in Mary’s Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration First Wednesday of Month

9 am—5 pm in Mary’s Chapel

SACRAMENTS

Confession: Saturday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Baptism Contact the Parish Office.

Marriage Arrangements should be made

with a priest at least one year in advance.

Office Hours: Parish Office—Mon-Fri.: 9 am - 5 pm; Rel. Ed.—Mon-Thurs: 10 am-4 pm; closed Fri.; also by app’t.

Homebound/Hospital Call Parish Office.

Christian Initiation of Adults—RCIA

Contact Parish Office.

PARISH REGISTRATION

Contact Parish Office.

Office Location Phone Email/Fax Website

Parish Office 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-0148 office@sjcnj.org Fax #: 201-261-0369

sjcnj.org

Religious Education 105 Harrison St., New Milford 201-261-1144 relgioused@sjcnj.org sjcnjre.org

Saint Joseph School

the greenhouse (PreK)

305 Elm St., Oradell 201-261-2388 office@sjsusa.org sjsusa.org

Fourth Sunday of Advent ~ December 24, 2017

“For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you

who is Christ the Lord.” LUKE 2:11

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

JOIN US FOR AN “AFTERNOON OF CHRISTMAS JOY!

—JANUARY 7

Our annual Christmas concert, "An Afternoon of Christmas Joy" will be held Sunday, January 7 at 3:00 pm in the church. This year it will feature Saint Joseph Church's extremely talented Adult and Children's Choirs, cantors and instrumentalists in a wide variety of holiday music selections including classical pieces by Handel and Bach, popular songs by Stevie Wonder, Irving Berlin and Harry Belafonte, and an original piece by our own Director of Music, Monroe Quinn. We hope you will be able to come. There is NO admission charge and the entire family is welcome.

The great English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), who lost his faith in the confusing fallout from

Darwin’s findings and adopted what one critic justifiably called a “gloomy determinist philosophy,” nevertheless wrote a poem many believers have come to treasure: “The Oxen.” It is based on a legend of his region’s West Country, which has it that each Christmas the farm animals in their stalls do homage to the newborn Christ. Although it conveys the thoughts of someone who can’t bring himself to believe anymore, it also expresses a yearning that somehow wishes it were possible to do so. After recalling the legend, Hardy writes:

Yet I feel If some one said on Christmas Eve Come, let us see the oxen kneel … I should go with him in the gloom Hoping it might be so.

As we prepare to rejoice once more at Christmas in the great reality that the Son of God has entered our world to share our human life and raise it to divine status, all the staff of Saint Joseph Church wish you nothing but the finest experience of this season’s happiness, including its central reality. (continued above)

St. Paulinus of Nola (c. 353-431), once a landowner of large estates and a governor of a province of the

Roman Empire, gave up his worldly prominence to become a bishop in Italy. Writing of Christmas’s great truth of the incarnation of Jesus, he remarked that

God has clothed himself in us, entering into eternal links of exchange between mankind and God.

This pivotal event of human history, marking God’s permanent entry into our

lives, is the source of the chief meaning and delight we can know. St. Ambrose long ago saluted the transcendent importance of Christmas for us when he addressed Jesus in these beautiful words:

Now thy cradle shines bright and night itself gives forth unwonted light. May no night ever interrupt it, and may it shine with perpetual faith.

I hope this will be your lasting Christmas joy.

Msgr. David Hubba

Picture shown above: Part of the Adoration of the Magi Altarpiece, left side predella panel depicting the Nativity. Artist: Gentile da Fabriano. 1423.

Cover art: Riposo durante la fuga in Egitto, by Francesco Mancini, 1719-1756, Museo Vaticani.

Join us on January 7 for an afternoon of beautiful music.

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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT ~ DECEMBER 24, 2017

CHRISTMAS EVE MASSES Sunday, December 24

5:00 pm (Three Masses at 5:00 pm in Upper Church,

Mary’s Chapel and Lower School Gym) 7:00 pm; 10:00 pm

CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES Monday, December 25

7:30 am; 9:00 am; 10:30 am 12 noon

(Two Masses at 12 noon in Upper Church and Mary’s Chapel)

NEW YEAR’S DAY MASSES SOLEMNITY OF MARY THE MOTHER OF GOD

Monday, January 1, 2018 10:30 am; 12 noon

(Except when indicated otherwise, Masses are celebrated in the Upper Church.)

As we say goodbye to Fr. Andrew (who moves on to become pastor of The Church of the Korean Martyrs in Saddle Brook) and thank him for his 5 ½ years of faithful service to our parish), we are pleased to welcome Fr. Joseph Montes

de Oca to Saint Joseph Church. Fr. Joseph, who was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Newark in 1996, will begin his ministry here at Saint Joseph on January 1. Fr. Joseph comes to us from Our Lady of Visitation in Paramus where he has been serving for the last eight years (2009-2017). Previously he was parochial vicar at St. Aloysius (Jersey City), Our Lady of Divine Providence (Miami, FL), and St. Patrick (Elizabeth). In addition to those assignments, Fr. Joseph served as a missionary priest in Estonia for two years (1997-1999). Fr. Joseph, who is a US citizen, was born in Jalapa, Veracruz, Mexico and raised in Spain, France, Italy and the USA. (His father was in the coffee export business and traveled.) The oldest of four children (two sisters and a brother), Fr. Joseph speaks four languages— English, Italian, Spanish and French. He holds three Masters degrees (in Systematic Theology and Jewish-Christian Studies from Seton Hall University and in Philosophy from the New School of Social Research). Throughout his priesthood, Fr. Joseph has served in many capacities: in pastoral care of the sick, on Social Justice committees, as Liturgy coordinator, chaplain to married couples, and coordinator of a spirituality group and a theology reading group, He has been a Director of Religious Education, a catechist and a high school, religion teacher, as well as the founder of a middle school youth group and an RCIA coordinator—just some of his many responsibilities. (continued above)

Fr. Joseph is an avid reader who lists Tolstoy, Chekhov, Faulkner, Poe and Jorge Luis Borges as some of his favorite authors. His taste in music is very eclectic—from Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet to U2, Guns & Roses and Aerosmith (rock) and Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood (country). A big fan of NFL football, college basketball and action movies, Fr. Joseph also has a self-proclaimed weakness for Italian pasta! When asked who his heroes are, Fr. Joseph gave a very moving response. “My only heroes, “ he said, “are all the parishioners in every parish I have served. Why? Because of the many lessons I have learned from their courageous determination to face the concrete challenges of daily life; their unconditional love for their families (especially the numberless sacrifices they make for their children); and their real, non-presumptuous, no-nonsense and very down to earth relationship with God.” Fr. Joseph is eager to begin his ministry at Saint Joseph and is looking forward to meeting everyone. He has a special message for Saint Joseph’s parishioners: “At times, I expect to walk a little bit ahead of you, sometimes to walk behind you; sometimes I will stop and wait for you, many times I will run to catch up with you; sometimes I might even carry you; but I will never consider myself to be above you, and always hope to share the same journey with you.” Welcome, Fr. Joseph!

WELCOME, FR. JOSEPH!

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SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL

Substitute teachers for PreK through Grade 8, all subject areas, are needed. Candidates must be practicing Catholics and must take Protecting God's Children training. NJDOE content area certification is preferred but not required. Daily rate is $85.00 per day. Send cover letter and resume to: Dr. Paula Valenti, 305 Elm St., Oradell, NJ 07649 or email: valentip@sjsusa.org

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FREE THROW

CONTEST —JANUARY 20

St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council #3814 is sponsoring it’s local Council Basketball Free Throw Championship on Saturday, January 20 in the Saint Joseph School Gym. All boys and girls ages 9 to 14 are invited to participate. (All participants will be recognized for their participation. Each respective age division winner will proceed to the District competition.) Registration will begin at 2:30 pm and the free throw contest will take place at 3:00 pm. All participants are required to provide proof of age and written parental consent. Age eligibility is determined by the age of the contestant as of January 1, 2018. For additional information, contact Bob Osterlof at 201-370-3404 or rosterlof@optonline.net You can also visit the Council website at kofc3814.org

TAKE A SHOT!

OPEN HOUSE SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL

—JANUARY 10

Give your child

a quality

education

in a Catholic

environment.

Come visit our National Blue Ribbon school

Wednesday, January 10 anytime between 7:00—9:00 pm (no appointment necessary)

to see all the exciting things happening.

Saint Joseph School serves students from Preschool (ages 3-4) to 8th Grade.

Visit our website at sjsusa.org or call 201-261-2388 for more information.

Saint Joseph School—where strong academic outcomes are fostered with a commitment to Catholic values and the development of each student’s potential.

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL 2018 TRICKY TRAY RESERVATIONS BEING

ACCEPTED NOW! For the 13th year in a row, Saint Joseph School will host its extremely popular Tricky Tray fundraiser at the Rockleigh Country Club on...

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 5:30 pm; Dinner at 7:30

Fabulous Prizes—hundreds of baskets!

Your ticket ($70 per person) includes the cocktail hour, three-course dinner with beer/wine/soda, plus a 25 ticket sheet for the auction.

You may also purchase Pre-Sale Discount Ticket Packages. (And the savings are big!)

To reserve your seat and tickets at the biggest event of the year, contact AnnaMaria Gugliotta at 917-733-8370 or via email her at annabanana42672@gmail.com

HELP TEACH CHILDREN THE GAME OF CHESS

We are asking seniors, retirees, at-home parents … anyone available

during the day who has a passion for the game of chess, to help us teach Saint Joseph elementary school students the strategies of this exciting game that helps participants improve memory, concentration, logical thinking, creativity and more. SJS is looking for adult volunteers who are available during the winter months (January through March) from 11:40 am—12:30 pm to share their love of the game with our students. Volunteers must have Protecting God’s Children training. If interested, contact Dr. Paula Valenti at valentip@sjsusa.org or at 201-261-2388 for more information and to volunteer.

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Saturday 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am UC 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm

5:00 pm UC 5:00 pm MC 5:00 Gym 7:00 pm UC 10:00 pm UC

Monday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm UC 12:00 pm MC

Tuesday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Wednesday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Thursday 7:00 am 8:30 am

Friday

7:00 am

8:30 am

Saturday 8:30 am 5:00 pm

Sunday 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am UC 10:30 am MC 12:00 pm

PRAYER REQUESTS

Let us remember those who are ill: Frank Zillito, Orlinda Pitasi, Nicholas Pofilio

Let us remember those who have recently died: Dennis Subrizi, George Kriss

Let us remember those serving in the military.

BREAD & WINE INTENTIONS

The bread & wine for the week of December 24, 2017

are offered in loving memory of our beloved cousin

Mary Codner as requested by Michael & Ann Moretti & Family.

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT ~ DECEMBER 24, 2017

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!” LUKE 1:28

Faith is a gift from God. Take time in silence and thank Him for all the gifts He has given you. Try to set aside any anger or resentment you have and really open your heart to receive the gift of God’s mercy and forgiveness. We can’t give what we don’t have. We need to receive God’s mercy and forgiveness before we can give it to others.

Saint Joseph Parish Staff

Parish Trustees………..Mr. Brendan Walsh/Mrs. Carol Winkler Parish Pastoral Council…………….Mr. Martin De Benedetto Dir. of Religious Education ……….Deacon George Montalvo Sacraments Coordinator …………..Mrs. Arlene Kennedy Director of Music ……………………..Mr. Monroe Quinn Youth Minister ………………………...Mrs. Donna Cirino Facilities Director ………………….....Mr. Tom Meli Business Manager ……………….…. .Mrs. Phyllis Vrola Parish Secretary ……………………....Mrs. Geraldine Carolan

Principal of Saint Joseph School…Dr. Paula Valenti Dir. of Comm./ Bulletin Editor…...Mrs. Diane Hellriegel

SUNDAY COLLECTION

Due to early printer’s deadlines, the collection amounts for the weeks of December 24 and December 31 will be reported in January.

MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA —will NOT be celebrated on December 25 or January 1. It will resume on Monday, January 8 at 7:00 pm in the Upper Church.

The RECTORY/PARISH OFFICE will be CLOSED on:

Monday, December 25; Friday, December 29; and Monday Jaunary 1

SAINT JOSEPH SCHOOL IS CLOSED for Christmas Break. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 2.

December 23, 2017 Thomas Barbagallo (5th Anniversary)

December 24, 2017 People of the Parish Deacon Ed Maron Felice Bartolomeo Rose Cecchi Elise & Frederick Mueller

Marge & Joe Hoock, Sr. Christmas Eve Mary Burns Maryann Vincenti (2nd Anniversary) Brian Patrick Coogan Vera Colonno

December 25, 2017 Christmas Day People of the Parish John & Margaret Schatz Deceased Members of the McLaughlin & Dalton Families Louise & Ted Kachel Courtney Jensen

December 26, 2017 Mary & Bill Codner Susan & Terence McCormack

December 27, 2017 Dan O’Gray (Birthday Remembrance) Margaret E. Flanagan

December 28, 2017 Elgardo Acosta Graham O’Brien

December 29, 2017 Catherine Kim Louise Maloney & James R. Toscano

December 30, 2017 Catherine Kim Elizabeth Sullivan

December 31, 2017 People of the Parish Maureen Kirwen Caroline Criscuolo John Keefe Deceased Members of the Piazza Family

YOUR GIFT MEANS SO MUCH Our parish greatly depends upon your financial generosity during this Christmas Season to help support its ministries and to meet its larger expenses. Your special Christmas offering can be placed in any collection between now and January 7, or may be mailed to the Parish Office, 105 Harrison Street, New Milford, NJ 07646. Please use your Christmas envelope or memo your check “Christmas Collection.”

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SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH ORADELL/NEW MILFORD, NJ

SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR OUR ONLINE GIVERS

Many thanks to those parishioners who donate online through our electronic

giving program ParishPay. Online giving makes it possible for Saint Joseph to consistently receive your donations and to plan accordingly. If you currently use ParishPay for your weekly contributions, please know that ParishPay has been acquired by LPi and re-named WeShare. Your account has been automatically transferred to WeShare. Now all you have to do is to go online to our parish website (sjcnj.org), click on “Make a Donation” and then on the WeShare image. That will take you to the page on which you can make a one-time security verification to access your account or to make any adjustments To do this, you will need: 1, Your ParishPay User Name 2. The last 4 digits of thebank account or credit card that you are currently using to make your donations

AND ONE of the following: *Email address you used to register with ParishPay (OR) *Collection Name and a specific amount you donated to it in last six months Once the verification is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to the new WeShare site. Please bookmark or save this link for future access. If you have any problems, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-950-9952 and choose option 1.

BECOME PART OF OUR PARISH FAMILY If you aren’t already and would like to become a member of our parish (and we hope you do!) please contact the parish office at 201-261-0148.

OUR 3rd ANNUAL PARISH BEEFSTEAK DINNER

& RAFFLE —FEBRUARY 24

Saint Joseph Church’s very popular Beefsteak Dinner and

Raffle will take place on Saturday, February 24 at 6:15 pm in the School Gym. Tickets are $45 a person and include a wonderful dinner by Clifton’s Nightingale Catering (serving the finest in beefsteak & chicken banquets since 1938) with music by our own Peter Greco. The name of the 50/50 raffle winner will be drawn at the dinner. Proceeds of the event will go toward repair and

maintenance of our church. SAVE THE DATE and watch for a letter from the pastor and more information in the parish bulletin!

From the Clergy and Staff

of Saint Joseph—

As the light of God’s love

shines brightly this Christmas,

may we give praise and thanks

for the gift of Jesus.

Wishing you a blessed Christmas

and a joy-filled new year.

“CATHOLICISM: THE PIVOTAL PLAYERS” BISHOP BARRON’S NEW FILM SERIES

— JANUARY 10, 17, 24, 31; FEBRUARY 7, 21 Saint Joseph Church will begin showing this six-part film series on Wednesday, January 10 after the 8:30 am Mass. In it Bishop Robert Barron unlocks the truth behind the Catholic Church’s most influential people. From St. Francis of Assisi to St. Catherine Siena, from St. Thomas Aquinas to Michelangelo, all the way to Blessed John Henry Newman and G. K. Chesterton, Christ’s Incarnation is on display through the minds and lives of his Church’s members. Join Fr. Barron as he illumines these saints, artists, mystics and scholars who not only shaped the life of the church but changed the course of civilization. Viewings will take place in the lower church on the Wednesdays listed above. FREE.

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